Plaza Premium Priority Pass Lounge Rio: We were very excited when the new Terminal 2 finally re-opened at Rio’s Galeao International Airport (GIG), after a lengthy refurbishment. Along with an annoying large duty-free shop, new restaurants and shops, there are some new lounges as well. On our previous trip out of Rio, we visited the new […]

Hilton Barra Rio We have made it very clear that we love the new Hilton Barra Rio. It has been our go-to hotel when we need to stay in the city (which has been often, lately). Despite a surge of new hotels opening for the World Cup and Olympics, we always find ourselves back at […]

Hilton Rio Olympics Auction As you know, Rio de Janeiro will be hosting the 2016 Summer Olympics. This event has probably been the most controversial Olympics to date with countless stories of failed projects, missing money, unsafe conditions, and even a presidential impeachment. Needless to say, a lot of things could have gone better leading […]

Hilton Rio Sometimes all it takes is one simple act to make a stay memorable. That is exactly what we received when we checked into the Hilton Rio last weekend. I have made it very clear that I am a big fan of this hotel for many reasons. While the location may not be ideal for tourists […]

Hike Corcovado Rio is famous for many things. Two of those are the Christ Redeemer statue and the city’s natural beauty. You can hike Corcovado up through the Tijuca forest, the worlds largest urban jungle, and get an incredible mix of them both. I have been living in Rio de Janeiro for six years now. I […]

Hilton Rio (Barra) Last month Caline, Emily, Shelby, and I stayed at the new Hilton Rio de Janeiro. Yes, Shelby came too! The stay was sort of a staycation, although we did have some business to do in Rio, so having a reasonably priced hotel room was a nice option. The Hilton Rio can be […]